August 9, 2026, BCCA Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Aug 9, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 321
Old Topper Snappy Ale Cone Top WHITE TEXT 178-6 EXCELLENT
Estimate: $100 - $250
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: Rochester Brewing Co., Rochester, New York
Manufacturer/Plant: Crown
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
USBC reference: 178-6 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: A portion of the proceeds from this lot will be donated to BCCA. This is the version with white text (versus yellow) in the arc above the silhouette. Can provides an excellent display with just small imperfections visible from the front. Left side has wrinkles/kinks below the lantern, and the right side has nicks and small scratches plus some light indents on the right edge of the main label that mildly impact the display. Great surface and color and no humidity. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
Cans may have minor canning dings at the rims that are not evident in photos. Larger dings that do not show will be noted in the item description. A thin black vertical reflection may show on some can photos.
Manufacturer/Plant: Crown
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
USBC reference: 178-6 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: A portion of the proceeds from this lot will be donated to BCCA. This is the version with white text (versus yellow) in the arc above the silhouette. Can provides an excellent display with just small imperfections visible from the front. Left side has wrinkles/kinks below the lantern, and the right side has nicks and small scratches plus some light indents on the right edge of the main label that mildly impact the display. Great surface and color and no humidity. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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